CVE-2000-1014

Public Exploit

Description

Format string vulnerability in the search97.cgi CGI script in SCO help http server for Unixware 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format characters in the queryText parameter.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 8.70% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0325.html	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5291	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1717	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/3240	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1014?: CVE-2000-1014 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1014?: To fix CVE-2000-1014, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-1014 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2000-1014 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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